Raising littles is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world. The bond we build with our children develops over time from the moment they are born. What we do on the daily matters, even the...
Children are curious by nature. It's our job to answer their tough questions in the best way possible that they can understand. I feel it's important to do this because, ultimately, I want my kids to always think critically!
Even...
Community service is something our kids are very familiar with and I'm proud that it has become such a large part of our lives. It not only provides that feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment but also helps develop a...
Building trust with your children starts from day one. In the early years, it's easy. Your toddler learns you give them milk, snacks, and hugs on demand. They know you are their safe space and home base for boo-boos....
Have you heard of the term "shoulding yourself"? Psychologist Clayton Barbeau came up with the phrase "shoulding yourself." It consists of telling yourself that you must do something different from what you are doing.
Education, race, background, marital status, or...
Highly sensitive children process the world around them in a deeper way than other children do. A highly sensitive child can come across as intense or can be very reactive in minor situations. This doesn’t mean that they are...
The end of the school year marks the end of a period of discovery and learning, of development and growth. This is not a small feat and deserves to be recognized.
Sure, graduating kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, or...
“My child could never get away with that!” We don’t say it out loud, but every mother has had a similar thought while at a restaurant or playground. You will see a variety of parenting styles across every setting...
Being a mom, it is not uncommon to experience guilt when we try to balance the demands of work and family. In fact, "mom guilt" is a real phenomenon that affects a large number of women. Women face so...
“Mama, can I do my eyebrow?” My three-year-old daughter repeatedly chants this familiar mantra at my feet during my morning routine.
I hurriedly say, "Sure, sweetie." I accidentally hand her a mascara that she gladly takes and proceeds to copy...
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She’s beauty and she’s grace. She’s been there through every up and down. She’s the glue and the foundation. She is Mom.
Now I know...
